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The 8th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup took place on August 15 & 16, 2015.

The event featured a Race and Tour down the North Saskatchewan River on Saturday morning.  This was followed by a BBQ and awards ceremony at Laurier Park in west Edmonton.
While the weather for the Race and Tour was a little on the chilly side – spirits were high at the BBQ and awards when The Easy Rider started to give away over $20,000.00 worth of prizes - all by draw.   Everyone walked away with multiple items.  In fact there was so much “swag” that once everyone had an arm load of goodies . . . all names were put back into the draw box and more product was given away.
For the final two prizes – everyones name was once again put back into the draw box and and inflatable SUP from Imagine and a race board SUP from Starboard where then given away by draw.

A social event at the Provincial Pub (next to The Easy Rider store) was held on Saturday evening.
Dave Kalama said he had seen all the SUP videos we had at the store – so he choose “On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter” – a motorcycle movie – for us all to watch.  It was a great evening with stories of the days race and tour being swapped over good food and drink.

Sunday morning saw slightly better weather for the SUP Polo and SUP Fishing Derby – held at Hermitage Park Lake in North East Edmonton.

We had 21 Polo players and 3 paddlers in the SUP Fishing derby.
The SUP Polo was a great hit – with those that had never played before (including Dave Kalama and Jim Terrell) stating that is was one of the “funnest” things they had ever done on a SUP board.

After the SUP Polo and SUP Fishing Derby were finished – awards were handed out to the winning team – and then even more draw prizes were given away.  Again, everyone left with a pile of goodies.

Thanks to everyone that came out and took part in the event.  In total we had 123 paddlers take part in the weekend.

A BIG THANK YOU to all the suppliers that donated the product that was given away.  They all support our events . . . so please support them!

 

 

Starboard presents the
8th Annual Easy Rider SUP Cup
August 15 & 16, 2015

Saturday, August 15
Stand Up Paddleboard Race & Tour on the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton.
Race will be approximately 16 km.           Touring class will be approximately 8 km.

BBQ / Race Trophies and partial Draw Prizes will be handed out at the end of the Race.

FREE Shuttle service provided to Pre-Registered  Race and Tour paddlers.

Saturday evening will be the SUP Social
Location is at the Provincial Pub next to Easy Rider in Whitemud Crossing.          All Ages welcome until 9:30 PM

Sunday, August 16
Canadian SUP Polo Championships AND Alberta’s First Ever SUP Fishing Derby
Both events at Hermitage Park Lake
SUP Polo will consist of Teams of 4 people.
You can register as a team, or as individuals.   We will then make up teams.

SUP Fishing Derby will be held at the same time as the Polo Matches.
(Alberta Fishing licenses are required)

Awards and partial Draw Prizes will follow at end SUP Polo and the SUP Fishing Derby

Each event is $25.
Tons of draw prizes.                          All ability levels.

Must have your own Board / Paddle / Leash / Whistle for the Race / Tour and Fishing Derby
Boards and paddles will be provided for the SUP Polo.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SHUTTLE SERVICE IS AUGUST 7, 2015
After August 7 – you will be on your own for getting to the start, and back from the finish to Laurier Park.

Pre Registration is now available at The Easy Rider
For the FREE Shuttle service you MUST pre-register – in person – at the store BEFORE Aug. 7, 2015

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, August 15, 2015

River RACE Paddlers
Check-in is at 8:00 AM at the boat launch area of Laurier Park.
Shuttle to RACE Start leaves at 9:00 AM (only for Pre registered competitors)
ALL Paddlers MUST have a LEASH and a WHISTLE – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

River TOUR Paddlers
Check-in is at 9:00 AM
TOUR will start at shortly after 10:00 AM – You MUST be ready to paddle by 9:45 AM
ALL Paddlers MUST have a LEASH and a WHISTLE – NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

ALL Paddlers will finish at Rafters Landing (Edmonton Queen River Boat)
Those that registered in advance will be shuttled back to Laurier Park for the Race Awards.

BBQ / Race awards and partial Draw Prizes will be at Laurier Park.

SUP Film Festival and Social
7:00 PM at Provincial Pub (right beside The Easy Rider store)
Under 18 allowed until 9:30 PM
4211-106 Street.

Sunday, August 16, 2015

SUP Polo
Check in is at 10:00 AM
Round robin tournament begins at 10:30 AM
Play will continue until the Canadian SUP Polo Champion is crowned!

SUP Fishing Derby
Check in is at 11:00 AM
Derby begins at 11:30 AM and runs until 1:30 PM
(Alberta Fishing licenses are required)
SUP Polo and SUP Fishing Derby Awards and Draw Prizes will follow event.  (approximately 1:30 PM)

For further information – please call the store  780-413-4554

We are once again hosting our Stand Up Paddleboard River Trek.

Sunday, July 19, 2015. 

This is a casual paddle down the North Saskatchewan River from Devon to Laurier Park.
The total distance is approximately 34 km and the trek will take between 4 and 5 hours.

We will stop a few times on the route for snack and drink breaks.
It is strongly suggested that you carry food and drink with you (there are no 7-11’s on the river).
We do have SUP specific “camel backs / hydration packs” in stock.
Leashes and whistles are mandatory for all. (we sell those as well)

We will offer a shuttle service (for you and your board) from Laurier Park in Edmonton (Story Land Valley Zoo) out to Devon.
The Shuttle cost is $20. per person / board.

You MUST pre register by July 15 if you want the shuttle service.   Registration is done in person, at the store. 

While this is a casual event – it is NOT a “float” – you will need to paddle the entire way.

Call the store for more details.  780-413-4554